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Electric lawn mower EN
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Possible cause Remedy
Machine fails to
operate
Power turned off
Mains socket faulty
Extension cable damaged
Fuse faulty/blown
Mower in long grass
Motor protector has
activated
Turn power on
Use another socket
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Replace fuse
Increase height of cut and tilt mower
Release the switch lever, Clear any
obstruction, increase height of cut,
then restart it
Machine functions
intermittently
Extension cable damaged
Machines internal wiring
damaged
Motor protector has
activated
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Contact Service Agent
Release the switch lever, Clear any
obstruction, increase height of cut,
then restart it
Machine leaves
ragged
Finish or motor
labours
Height of cut too low
Cutting blade blunt
Underside of machine badly
clogged
Blade fitted upside down
Increase height of cut (see
“ADJUSTING THE CUTTING
HEIGHT ”)
Replace blade
(see “Blade Maintenance”)
Clean machine (see “Storage”)
Refit blade correctly (see “Blade
Maintenance”)
Cutting blade not
rotating
while machine
switched on
Cutting blade obstructed
Blade nut/bolt loose
Clear obstruction
Tighten blade nut/bolt
Excessive vibration/
noise
Blade nut/bolt loose
Cutting blade damaged
Tighten blade nut/bolt
Replace blade
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.